This week before the Winter Solstice 2017, we spent a few days at Ocean Shores in the state of Washington, USA, to absorb the marine air off the mighty Pacific Ocean.
Here are my photos of just one hour of coastal weather change from the vantage point of Protection Island, or Damon Point State Park, a 544-acre natural area adjacent to the Washington State Game Preserve. A sand spit best crossed on foot at low tide connects the island with the mainland.
Rows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
I’ve looked at clouds that way
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
I’ve looked at clouds that way
But now they only block the sun
They rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way
They rain and snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way
I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It’s cloud’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know clouds at all
From up and down and still somehow
It’s cloud’s illusions I recall
I really don’t know clouds at all
~ Joni Mitchell, Both Sides Now
SW COSGROVE 
Outstanding , Steve! Fröliche Weinachten!
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Danke gleichfalls, Christine, und guten rutsch ins never Jahr!
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Winter was always our family’s favorite time at the coast, watching the Pacific tides roil and the clouds roll, us leaning sideways into the wind. Merry Christmas.
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Mine, as well. One can hear and feel the infinite power of the natural world. Merry Christmas!
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I love the photos. Never been to that place, but the photos make me want to go there!
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I’ve lived all over the world, and it’s one of my favorite places. Glad you enjoyed the photos!
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I could look at these kinds of skies all day long:)
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Thank you! So could I. Love living near the great confluence of sea and sky.
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